A member asked:

What are the chances of getting tetanus through a scratch with no blood and being cleaned? is the risk low or no?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Next to zero: With no bleeding at all, the penetration was so shallow that it would be almost impossible to transmit tetanus into your bloodstream. However, if you have not had a tetanus shot in more than 10 years you should get one which will protect you from the next deeper cut.

Answered 7/20/2017

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